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Inside the Terrifying Wave of Violence Gripping NYC Streets.
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"Kill All the Jews":  Antisemitic Attacks Explode by 182% in Mamdani’s First Month
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Antisemitic hate crimes have nearly tripled in New York City during Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first month in office, as the NYPD reports that Jews are now targeted in over half of all bias incidents citywide.
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Eliana Fleming
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New York City’s Jewish community is facing a surge of violence and harassment that has reached levels unseen in recent years. According to newly released data from the NYPD, antisemitic hate crimes skyrocketed by 182 percent in January 2026, the very same month that Mayor Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office. While the police department has celebrated historic lows in gun violence and homicides, the statistics for bias-motivated crimes paint a grim picture of a city divided. Jews, who make up roughly 10 percent of the population, were the victims of more than 53 percent of all reported hate crimes in January. This explosion in targeted hatred comes as the new mayoral administration faces intense scrutiny for its radical shift in policy toward Israel, including the revocation of measures meant to combat the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
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A Month of Targeted Violence
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The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force investigated 31 anti-Jewish incidents in January, a massive jump from the 11 recorded during the same period last year. These figures indicate that Jews are being targeted at a rate more than four times higher than the next most-impacted group, New York’s Muslim community, which saw seven reported incidents. The violence has been both brazen and physical, occurring in broad daylight across multiple boroughs. In Forest Hills, Queens, a rabbi was verbally harassed with antisemitic slurs before being punched in the face and chest on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement was the site of a terrifying vehicle-ramming attack, where a man repeatedly drove a car into the building's doors while a celebratory crowd of 1,000 people was inside.
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Earlier in the month, a Jewish family was stalked and harassed by a woman who screamed "kill all the Jews" before punching the father. These incidents have created an atmosphere of deep-seated fear, particularly as Jewish leaders point to a lack of clear condemnation from the Mayor's office regarding radical slogans like "globalize the intifada," which many view as a direct call for attacks on Jews worldwide. Critics argue that the Mayor’s refusal to distance himself from such rhetoric has signaled a new era of permission for antisemites to act on their prejudices.
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The Policy Shift and Political Fallout.
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The timing of this wave of hate is inextricably linked to the first executive actions of the Mamdani administration. On his first day in office, Mayor Mamdani issued an order revoking several directives from the previous administration, including the city's formal recognition of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. He also scrapped an order that prohibited mayoral appointees and city agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel. Jewish community leaders warn that by removing these protections, the Mayor has effectively legitimized antisemitic tropes that masquerade as political criticism.
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While Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted that overall crime, including retail theft and school-zone violence, has dropped significantly under a "data-driven strategy," the failure to stem the tide of religious bias remains a glaring exception. Mayor Mamdani has publicly advocated for New York City to divest from Israel Bonds and has even suggested he would seek the arrest of the Israeli Prime Minister if he ever visited the city. For many New Yorkers, the message is clear: the city’s leadership has prioritized a radical anti-Israel agenda over the safety of its Jewish citizens. As the war against terrorists continues abroad, the streets of New York have become a secondary front in a battle of ideologies that shows no signs of cooling down.
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[https://www.jfeed.com/antisemitism/antisemitic-attacks-new-york JFeed]
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Another Iran diplomat seeks asylum in Switzerland, sources say.
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Feb 3, 2026, 12:07 GMT
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[https://www.iranintl.com/en/202602032757 IranIntl]
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Investigation uncovers hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts at Credit Suisse.
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UBS executives told U.S. senators that the Swiss bank fears litigation from Jewish groups over Holocaust restitution claims as it refuses to release additional documents.
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Andrew Bernard.
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(Feb. 3, 2026 / JNS)
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The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony about newly uncovered links between the Nazis and a Swiss banking conglomerate, amid an ongoing legal dispute over restitution to Holocaust victims.
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[https://www.jns.org/investigation-uncovers-hundreds-of-nazi-linked-accounts-at-credit-suisse/ JNS]
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PBS to air four-part documentary series on blacks, Jews in America.
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“The black and Jewish communities found themselves swimming against parallel currents,” said host Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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(Feb. 3, 2026 / JNS)
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PBS is set to air a new four-part documentary series written by “Finding Your Roots” host Henry Louis Gates Jr., which examines the relationship between black and Jewish Americans throughout U.S. history.
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Titled “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” the series premieres on Feb. 3 and is scheduled to run on consecutive Tuesdays through Feb. 24.
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PBS described the project, which airs during Black History Month, as tracing a relationship “defined by solidarity and strained by division,” shaped by the forces of racism and antisemitism, and by civic and cultural cooperation, particularly during the civil-rights era.
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[https://www.jns.org/pbs-to-air-four-part-documentary-series-on-blacks-jews-in-america/ JNS]
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San Diego officials address Jew-hatred, seek to reopen state security grants.
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The city council has a “clear moral compass when it comes to addressing antisemitism in our community,” Sara Brown, of AJC San Diego, told JNS.
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Jessica Russak-Hoffman.
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(Feb. 3, 2026 / JNS)
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The Public Safety Committee of the San Diego City Council met on Jan. 30 to address rising antisemitism and hate crimes, with committee chair Marni von Wilpert calling for education, stronger enforcement and public accountability.
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[https://www.jns.org/san-diego-officials-address-jew-hatred-seek-to-reopen-state-security-grants/ JNS]
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US Navy downs Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea.
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The unmanned aircraft “aggressively approached a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier with unclear intent” and ignored de-escalatory measures by U.S. forces, CENTCOM stated.
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(Feb. 3, 2026 / JNS)
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A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, roughly 500 miles from Iran’s southern coast, U.S. Central Command stated on Tuesday.
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The unmanned aircraft “aggressively approached a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier with unclear intent” and ignored multiple attempts by U.S. forces to de-escalate the encounter while operating in international waters, according to CENTCOM spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins.
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A Navy F-35C fighter jet, launched from the aircraft carrier, destroyed the drone. No U.S. personnel were injured, and no American equipment was damaged, the military said.
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[https://www.jns.org/us-navy-downs-iranian-drone-approaching-aircraft-carrier-in-arabian-sea/ JNS]
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Congressional watchdog says UNRWA wrong to say its report absolves agency.
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Mike Wagenheim.
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(Feb. 3, 2026 / JNS)
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[https://www.jns.org/congressional-watchdog-says-unrwa-wrong-to-say-its-report-absolves-agency/ JNS]
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Terror attack foiled in Central Israel: Wanted terrorist captured in Sharon region.
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Israeli security forces captured a wanted terrorist from the Balata refugee camp who was planning an attack in central Israel. The suspect has been transferred for interrogation by the Shin Bet.
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Israel National News. Feb 3, 2026, 9:17 PM (GMT+2)
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421914 INN]
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Despite handover.
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Secret Memo Reveals Hamas' Plan to Maintain Control of Gaza.
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KAN News reported on an internal Hamas document outlining strategies to retain de facto power under the new governing authority • The memo contradicts the ceasefire's requirement to exclude Hamas from administration • Hamas has denied plans to fully relinquish control.
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Jfeed Staff. Feb 3, 2026.
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[https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/hamas-gaza-control-memo JFeed]
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Swedes for grenade attack targeting Israeli embassy.
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Two Swedes convicted of terrorism for throwing grenades near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, receiving 12‑ and 14‑year sentences, with both planning to appeal.
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Israel National News.  Feb 4, 2026, 6:25 AM (GMT+2)
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A Danish court has convicted two Swedish nationals of terrorism and attempted murder for detonating two hand grenades near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen in October 2024, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday.
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According to the Swedish news agency TT, the Copenhagen City Court sentenced the 18‑year‑old to 12 years in prison and the 21‑year‑old to 14 years. Authorities said the pair acted on behalf of a criminal gang.
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The attack took place in the early hours of October 2, 2024, when the two threw hand grenades toward the Israeli embassy. The explosives did not reach the embassy and instead detonated on the terrace of a nearby residential building where a family with children lived. No injuries were reported.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421930 INN]
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Posters glorifying Bondi Beach terrorist spark outrage across Melbourne.
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Melbourne removes dozens of copycat “Aussie" posters featuring one of the two Bondi Beach Hanukkah terrorists, drawing condemnation from Jewish leaders and officials.
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Israel National News.
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Published: Feb 4, 2026, 4:52 AM (GMT+2)
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421926 INN]
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Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression.
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Wall Street Journal reports that Trump considered abandoning Iran talks after a drone incident and harassment of a US vessel, but negotiations are still expected to proceed later this week.
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Elad Benari.
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Feb 4, 2026, 3:16 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421924 INN]
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The Jerusalem Post @Jerusalem_Post:
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The Jewish governor of Pennsylvania this week rebuked one of his state’s most visible elected officials for comparing ICE officers to Nazis, leading to a protracted war of words between the two men.
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From jpost.com [https://t.co/DAC6Zs6eyg]
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5:13 AM · Feb 4, 2026
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[https://x.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/2018885613336863219 on X]
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Northern Gaza.
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IDF reservist severely injured by terrorists
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Terrorists open fire at IDF forces near 'yellow line,' severely injuring one reservist. IDF: 'Gross violation of ceasefire.'
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Israel National News.
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Feb 4, 2026, 7:22 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421932 INN]
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An IDF reserve officer was severely wounded on Tuesday night during routine operational activity near the yellow line in northern Gaza, after terrorists opened fire on troops, the military confirmed on Wednesday.
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From jpost.com [https://t.co/BgHB47czRp].
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7:15 AM · Feb 4, 2026.
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[https://x.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/2018916193827000684 on X]
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Queens:
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Teen arrested for antisemitic death threat emails to high school.
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Elad Benari.
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Feb 4, 2026, 5:11 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421927 INN]
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Report:
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Houthis preparing to attack Red Sea shipping again.
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Israel National News.
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Feb 4, 2026, 7:55 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421933 INN]
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Netanyahu tells Witkoff Gaza must be demilitarized.
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Trump’s Middle East envoy is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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JNS Staff.
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(Feb. 4, 2026 / JNS)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with White House special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, emphasizing that Israel will not compromise on its war aims in the Gaza Strip, and cautioning against trusting Iranian promises.
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[https://www.jns.org/witkoff-arrives-in-israel-ahead-of-netanyahu-meeting/ JNS]
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The Jerusalem Post @Jerusalem_Post:
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Report: Saudi Arabia’s state-aligned media outlets have been adopting an increasingly anti-Israel tone in recent months, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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From jpost.com [https://t.co/HjB2YetbZv].
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Feb 4, 2026 [https://x.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/2018924187839078738 on X]
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US slams South Africa’s expulsion of Israeli diplomat.
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(Feb. 4, 2026 / JNS)
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U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said South Africa’s expulsion of Israel’s senior diplomat prioritized political grievances over the country’s national interests and its citizens’ well-being.
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In a post on X on Wednesday, Pigott called Pretoria’s move “another example of its poor foreign policy choices. Expelling a diplomat for calling out the African National Congress party’s ties to Hamas and other antisemitic radicals prioritizes grievance politics over the good of South Africa and its citizens.”
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South Africa declared Israel’s chargé d’affaires, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata on Jan. 30 and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours, according to a statement from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Department of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO).
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South African officials said the decision was based on what they described as “violations of diplomatic norms,” including the alleged use of official Israeli platforms to criticize South African leadership and a failure to notify authorities of visits by senior Israeli officials.
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In response, Israel’s Foreign Ministry designated South Africa’s top diplomat in Israel, Shaun Edward Byneveldt, persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country within 72 hours. The ministry said that “additional steps will be considered in due course.”
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The diplomatic exchange further strains relations between Jerusalem and Pretoria, which have deteriorated sharply since the Hamas-led terrorist attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Both countries recalled their ambassadors in the weeks that followed.
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South Africa has been a leading critic of Israel’s military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and has pursued legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, both based in The Hague.
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The United States has strongly opposed South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. President Donald Trump last year froze most U.S. aid to South Africa, citing Pretoria’s positions toward Washington, including its ties with Russia and Iran and its legal campaign against Israel.
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Incoming U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell has said that defending American policy on Israel will be a top priority when he assumes his post later this year.
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[https://www.jns.org/us-slams-south-africas-expulsion-of-israeli-diplomat/ JNS]
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Hamas terrorists use ambulances, schools, hospitals in violation of US-brokered ceasefire, IDF official says.
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'There are disturbing developments over the last few weeks. We see the return of Hamas to the front line,' IDF official says
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By Benjamin Weinthal Fox News.
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Published February 4, 2026.
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Amid the recent start of phase two of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and the Jewish state, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim that Hamas has violated the deal through its misuse of ambulances, hospitals and schools to regain control of the northern Gaza Strip.
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The IDF provided Fox News Digital with exclusive video footage of what it alleges is Hamas operatives using an ambulance to transport terrorists and weapons from the "inner yard of the Yemen Al-Saeed Hospital" to various checkpoints in northern Gaza.
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"You see an armed suspect going into the ambulance with a Kalashnikov. The ambulance is connecting the dots for us. We passed the information to the American headquarters of the footage of the militants," an IDF official said of the video shared with Fox News Digital.
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The first phase of the agreement required that Hamas return all hostages held in Gaza. The second core part involves the disarming of Hamas, the U.S. and EU-designated terrorist movement.
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An IDF spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "There are disturbing developments over the last few weeks. We see the return of Hamas to the front line, to the yellow line."
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The yellow line separates IDF-controlled territory in Gaza, which is estimated to be 53%, from the enclave area not under Israeli control.
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"Hamas has returned to schools, hospitals and kindergartens and is turning them into military bases. A Hamas commander is in charge of each school in Jabalia in northern Gaza," the IDF official claimed.
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They continued, "We have seen Hamas with Kalashnikovs and, over the past few weeks, Hamas has been using ambulances. We have tracked over several weeks that Hamas uses ambulances to do checks in Jabalia. It is a big change. We see the confidence of Hamas using ambulances. It is a symbol for Hamas that it is gaining confidence and rebuilding itself, a sign of a potential raid on our bases in the future."
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[http://www.foxnews.com/world/hamas-terrorists-use-ambulances-schools-hospitals-violation-us-brokered-ceasefire-idf-official-says Fox News]
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RAW FOOTAGE: Hamas terrorists systematically using ambulances to move terrorists & weapons from a hospital to a school, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.
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[https://x.com/IDF/status/2019065723239223396 on X]
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US struggles to secure Gaza reconstruction funds amid Hamas disarmament standoff.
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February 4, 2026.
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The United States has yet to secure funding commitments for its Gaza reconstruction plan as potential donors voice concerns that disagreements over Hamas disarmament could lead to the continuation of full-scale war in the enclave, sources told Reuters.
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Hamas laying down its weapons is a key requirement under US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war. It calls for the IDF to withdraw troops as Hamas disarms and for Gaza's reconstruction to be overseen by a "Board of Peace" chaired by the US President.
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Trump's plan got a boost this week with the reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt. But sources close to Hamas say the terrorist group has yet to start talks on disarming, a move that is meant to precede the start of rebuilding Gaza's destroyed cities.
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Two sources with direct knowledge of the Board's planning said that countries were hesitant to commit funds to a rebuilding plan unveiled last month by Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, until Hamas disarms.
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"Countries want to see the funding will go for reconstruction within demilitarized places, and not to throw the money into another war zone," one of the sources said.
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"If we pass that obstacle, then funding will not be an issue."
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Seven Western diplomats told Reuters that the funding holdup, which has not been previously reported, was also being driven by a demand by some potential donors for funds to be managed by the United Nations rather than the Board of Peace.
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The funding delay leaves Gaza's population in limbo, unable to begin clearing rubble or rebuilding basic infrastructure, and feeds into worries among US allies that a fragile October truce, shaken by repeated Hamas cease-fire breaches, could break down and lead to a resumption of heavy fighting between Israel and Hamas terrorists.
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Alongside governments, potential donors could also include private sector contributors, diplomats, and the two sources said. They estimated the potential rebuilding cost to be in the range of $100 billion.
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That money would fund a "New Gaza" rebuilt from scratch to include seafront residential towers, data centers, and industrial parks, Kushner said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22.
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[https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885569 JPost]
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I hate to see this from the CEO of the very respected military forum @WarOnTheRocks Not just because it opens with ad hominem attacks, but because it doubles down on defending an article full of unsubstantiated claims, faulty sourcing, and analytical errors that have already been… [https://t.co/nbO25LguzT]
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— John Spencer (@SpencerGuard) February 4, 2026.
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[https://x.com/SpencerGuard/status/2019124749293465750 on X]
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Grassley, Fetterman urge Treasury to implement whistleblower program to combat terror financing.
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The program “is a critical tool for America’s ongoing fight against terrorists, drug-traffickers and sanctioned state actors who are threats to our national security,” the senators wrote.
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Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) are urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury to accelerate a long-delayed whistleblower program to expose money laundering and terrorist financing.
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After over 27,000 projectiles, Israeli authorities seek to improve protection gaps.
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Hospitals should prioritize protection of trauma and emergency surgery rooms, a former defense official tells JNS.
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Yaakov Lappin.
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(Feb. 4, 2026 / JNS)
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Since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas onslaught on Israel and the multi-arena war that ensued, the Israeli home front faced waves of rocket, missile and drone attacks, totaling more than 27,000 projectiles, according to a report published in January by the Office of the Israeli State Comptroller, Matanyahu Englman.
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While Israeli air defense systems successfully intercepted most of the threats heading towards populated areas, saving countless lives and billions of shekels in damages, the attacks still took a major toll. By the end of November 2024, at least 63 Israeli civilians and foreign nationals were killed by enemy projectile fire, with 43 of them killed by Hezbollah attacks and 20 from Gaza.
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During Israel’s Rising Lion operation against Iran in June 2025, another 33 civilians were killed and 3,500 were injured by Iranian ballistic missile attacks, even though Israeli air defenses intercepted 86 percent of the incoming threats, according to Defense Ministry figures. This, the Comptroller’s report stated, stresses the importance of protection for the civilian population “even more so.”..
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IDF highlights work of unit that killed 60 Hezbollah terrorists.
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Unit 869 also destroyed dozens of sites in Southern Lebanon to hinder the Iranian proxy's military recovery.
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JNS Staff.
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Troops from Unit 869, part of the Israel Defense Forces’ 91st Division, are operating in Southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its terrorist capabilities, the army said on Tuesday.
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According to the IDF, the unit eliminated about 60 Hezbollah terrorists over the past year and dismantled dozens of the Iranian proxy’s structures, weapons depots and observation posts.
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Israeli envoy in NY: Wouldn’t accept Mamdani invite unless he recognizes Israel.
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“How am I supposed to meet with someone who does not recognize me,” Ofir Akunis told JNS.
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Ofir Akunis, Israel’s consul general in the world’s largest Jewish city outside its borders, is deeply offended by Zohran Mamdani’s oft-stated views that Israel, as a Jewish state, is illegitimate. As long as that is true, Akunis said, he will not meet with the new New York City mayor.
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Canadian Jewish groups warn Carney government after antisemitism envoy eliminated.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney replaces Canada’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new national unity council, prompting Jewish groups to warn the government not to weaken efforts against rising antisemitism.
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Israel National News. Feb 5, 2026, 6:16 AM (GMT+2)
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UK: Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial.
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UK jury acquits six Palestine Action activists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit factory, while prosecutors consider retrial on charges where no verdict was reached.
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Elad Benari. Feb 5, 2026, 4:39 AM
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Mamdani picks head of left-wing organization to lead NYC antisemitism office
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New York City Mayor selects Phylisa Wisdom of the New York Jewish Agenda to lead NYC’s antisemitism office, prompting concern from Jewish leaders.
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Israel National News.
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Published: Feb 5, 2026, 5:54 AM (GMT+2)
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has selected Phylisa Wisdom to lead the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, according to sources who spoke with the Daily News on Wednesday.
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Wisdom currently heads the New York Jewish Agenda, a self-described progressive advocacy group which has routinely criticized Israeli policies, particularly during the Gaza conflict, while insisting that legitimate criticism of the Jewish state isn't inherently antisemitic.
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The office was created by Adams in May 2025 and has been viewed as a political challenge for Mamdani, who has faced intense criticism over his anti-Israel stance.
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Mamdani caused an uproar on his first day in office when he cancelled executive orders related to Israel, which were issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams.
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The move cancelled an order signed by Adams in June of 2025 formally recognizing the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
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Another executive order which was cancelled prohibited mayoral appointees and agency staff from boycotting and disinvesting from Israel.
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At the time, Mamdani committed to keeping the Office to Combat Antisemitism intact despite the fact that it was created by Adams.
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Australian charged over death threats against President Herzog.
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Australian police charge 19-year-old for alleged online death threats against President Herzog ahead of his visit.
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Elad Benari.  Feb 5, 2026, 4:12 AM (GMT+2)
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President Herzog is expected to arrive in Australia on Sunday for a five-day visit, following an invitation from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the terrorist shooting at Bondi Beach in December.
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Herzog is set to meet survivors and families of the victims of the December 14 attack at a Hanukkah celebration, which killed 15 people.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421975 INN]
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'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'.
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Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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Israel National News.
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Feb 5, 2026, 1:11 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421972 INN]
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Murderer of Israeli diplomats in DC hit with new terror charges.
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Elias Rodriguez, accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers, now faces new terrorism charges, with prosecutors saying the attack was an act of terror and could carry a mandatory life sentence.
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Israel National News. Feb 5, 2026, 3:15 AM (GMT+2)
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421974 INN]
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There is a strong likelihood that the Houthis will resume their attacks on Israel and on US ships if the US strikes Iran, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported.
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From jpost.com [https://t.co/keDkpDMsEC]
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8:22 AM · Feb 5, 2026
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[https://x.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/2019295428953387071 on X]
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The Jerusalem Post @Jerusalem_Post:
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Israeli aerospace start-up AiR EV announced a strategic partnership with Singapore ST Engineering as it unveiled its largest cargo drone at the Singapore Airshow on Wednesday.
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From jpost.com [https://t.co/WjIBFOfozf].
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Feb 5, 2026.
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[https://x.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/2019393005044789650 on X]
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The Jerusalem Post @Jerusalem_Post:
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On Iran, Netanyahu told Knesset's defense committee that Israel would "respond with force never before seen" should the Islamic Republic choose to carry out strikes against Israeli targets.
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Feb 5, 2026
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[https://x.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/2019394333716152715 on X]
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The Jerusalem Post
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@Jerusalem_Post
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Analysis: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with representatives from Chevron Worldwide and Qatar’s Power International Holding Company. The goal was to move forward in developing an offshore oil and gas field.
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@sfrantzman
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From jpost.com [https://t.co/DRL72zvh3S]
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Feb 5, 2026
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[https://x.com/Jerusalem_Post/status/2019394661509390472 on X]
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Netanyahu: I warned of Hamas invasion pre-Oct. 7.
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In closed Knesset session, prime minister defends Gaza policy, says security chiefs favored calm over action and claims records show he urged preemptive strikes on Hamas leaders.
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Shilo Freid|2.5.26
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[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s12ea11zpzg YNet]
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Israel prepares for possible renewed Gaza fighting as Hamas rebuilds and reserve call-ups loom.
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Yoav Zitun|2.5.26
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[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skajyhwpwe YNet]
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Three men shot dead in northern Israel as violence grips Arab sector.
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Hassan Shaalan
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|2.5.26 08:32
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[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjzdq2bd11g YNet]
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Bereaved parents:
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'Stop Hamas supporter from building a hotel in Jerusalem'.
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Hezki Baruch.
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Feb 5, 2026.
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...Bereaved parents Rubi Chen, Eyal Waldman, and Yizhar Shai have addressed the Jerusalem Municipality, demanding that the district planning committee not approve next week the allocation of land opposite the Old City to the Arab businessman Bashar al-Masri for the construction of a hotel.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421998 INN]
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Ceasefire violation in Gaza - again.
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IDF troops identified approaching terrorists, neutralized threat, military statement confirms.
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Israel National News. Feb 5, 2026, 2:39 PM (GMT+2)
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.."Earlier today (Thursday), IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who approached the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat to them," the IDF confirmed
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/422008 INN]
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Lebanon concerned: Syria to aid Israel in next war?
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says his country has not forgotten its 'revenge' against Lebanon.
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Israel National News.
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Feb 5, 2026, 1:15 PM (GMT+2)
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has warned that his forces have not forgotten their vengeance against the Hezbollah terror group, the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar reported Thursday.
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/422002 INN]
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